About Affidavit of Heirship - Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner and/or Descendents
Affidavit of Heirship - Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner and/or Descendents is a probate form used during estate settlement in Illinois.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit of Heirship - Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner and/or Descendents is published as a PDF by the Illinois courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: rockislandcountyil.gov
Link last checked: August 16, 2026
How to file Affidavit of Heirship - Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner and/or Descendents in Illinois
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formDouble-check that Affidavit of Heirship - Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner and/or Descendents is the right form for your situation. Illinois probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Affidavit of Heirship - Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner and/or Descendents carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Affidavit of Heirship - Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner and/or Descendents to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Illinois county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).